CVA
/ˌsiːviːˈeɪ
/abbreviation Medicine
Cerebrovascular accident, a stroke.Common causes of CVA include thrombosis, embolism or hemorrhage due to an aneurysm....
- Three months ago, Mrs J, 79, had a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) that left her unable to move.
- Babinski sign: if present, indicates disorder above the lumbar region such as cord tumor or CVA.